Who approves and reviews travel documents?

• A. Authorizing Official
• B. Travel Officer
• C. Commanding Officer
• D. Personal Supervisor

Answer: (A)

In government and military travel, the person who approves and reviews travel documents is the Authorizing Official. This role holds the authority to authorize travel orders and reimbursements, ensuring funds are available and that the travel complies with applicable regulations and entitlements. The Authorizing Official signs off on the paperwork, verifies that everything is properly justified and documented, and oversees accountability for the travel.

A Travel Officer handles the logistics and prepares the forms, making sure everything is complete and ready for review, but does not grant the official approval. A Commanding Officer may approve travel within a unit if specifically designated to do so, but the formal, ongoing approval and review of travel documents rests with the Authorizing Official. A Personal Supervisor provides supervisory oversight, but final authorization and validation of travel documents come from the Authorizing Official.